New Conrad Hotel Opens in Manila

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the Conrad Manila in the Philippines. The hotel is located in the Mall of Asia complex, the fourth largest shopping mall in the world.

The property has 347 guestrooms and suites, each with 42” HD TV, and features such as motion-sensing air conditioning, which switches from energy-saving mode to cool when a guest enters. Guestroom curtains will automatically open with lighting to match the time of day.

The hotel also has a coral-shaped pool, inspired by the coastal seas of the Philippines. The property also has a spa with soaking tubs, a sauna, and steam facilities, as well as a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests can dine at Brasserie on 3, an all-day restaurant with a breakfast buffet; China Clue, which offers Chinese cuisine; and C Lounge, which features afternoon teas, coffees, light snacks, and cocktails.

The hotel also offers over 86,111 square feet (8,000 square meters) of meeting and event space, including two ballrooms and four event halls.

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